Fig. 2-4-2-1 shows the trends in the average daily number of inmates of penal institutions since 1982 (see Appendix 2-5 ).

Fig. 2-4-2-1 Trends in the average daily number of inmates of penal institutions (1982-2001)

   Table 2-4-2-2 shows the number of inmates imprisoned and released in 2001, by reason for imprisonment or release.

Table 2-4-2-2 Number of inmates imprisoned and released (2001)